This episode of New Releases covers the biggest games of February, and the month of love is bringing some titles you might just fall head over heels for. Crackdown 3 is finally arriving after a handful of delays, while Metro Exodus actually moved to an earlier release date. Anime and manga fans can dig into Jump Force, and those who missed out on the original Ace Attorney releases can check out the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Last but not least, BioWare is flying back onto the scene with its latest adventure, Anthem.
Crackdown 3 -- February 15
Available on: Xbox One, PC
Crackdown fans have been eagerly awaiting the series' return, and the charge is being led by Commander Jaxon, played by Terry Crews. He'll have to take back New Providence using a bunch of weapons, vehicles, and other destructive toys. You can also level the city with friends in the new multiplayer mode Wrecking Zone.
Further Reading:
- Crackdown 3's Release Date, US Pre-Order Guide (Xbox One, PC)
Crackdown 3: Everything You Need To Know - Story, Multiplayer, Launch Date, And More
Jump Force -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Shonen Jump is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and with that comes a new fighting game featuring the magazine's top characters. Heroes and villains from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, My Hero Academia, and more can all throw down in intense three-on-three battles.
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Metro Exodus -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Metro Exodus is a departure for the series--and not just because Artyom and company are literally leaving Moscow. This entry leans into open-world level design: each stop along the train track is full of story missions and side quests to complete, supplies to scavenge, and mutated monsters to fend off.
Further Reading:
- Metro Exodus Takes The Series In A Risky New Direction
Metro Exodus PC Specs Outlined; One Of Which Is An Epic Account
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy -- February 21
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
For the uninitiated, the Phoenix Wright series involves finding evidence, questioning witnesses, and bringing everything together in the courtroom to defend your client. This collection includes the first three games in the series--Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations--in pretty HD. Objection!
Anthem -- February 22
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Anthem is breaking new ground for BioWare: this multiplayer-focused shooter takes place in a shared world. You'll still get a healthy dose of role-playing via quests and branching dialogue, but you'll be suiting up for missions in one of four Javelins. Each has its own weapons and abilities, and you can customize the look of each suit too.
Further Reading:
- Anthem Pre-Order Bonus And Release Date Guide (US)
Anthem Progression, Loot, And Loadouts: Here's Everything You Need To Know
These are some of the biggest games of February, but they're far from the only ones coming this month. On the next episode, we'll revisit a few of these titles and dig into some others, like Trials Rising and Far Cry New Dawn.
